Starting a Zoanthid Tank

[rkaragozler]

I have an extra 10 gallon tank laying around and collecting dust, I would like to tie this into my existing setup.
I did my research and would like to hear your opinion.

1- What kind of lighting do you use?
2- Do you have a sand bed?
3- What kind of flow are you using?

If their is something that I left out please let me know.
I would like to hear all suggestions.
Thanks.

 

[R27]

Richie I have Zoas for you!! As long as you frag them because I don't know how

 

[rkaragozler]

Thanks R, let me get it going first, I still have frags for you as well.

 

[NYreefNoob]

richie zoa's are pretty easy, put some flow, decent lighting, whats the lenghts of the tank ? i might have a led unit for it, are you just planning to use the 10g to grow them out or make a actual tank ? zoa's like dirty water so i wouldnt worry about a skimmer

 

[rkaragozler]

Rick the 10 gallon will be the actual tank, it is 20", or I also have an 20 gallon that is 30".

 

[thirty5]

I would love to do the same thing... So richie when you get yours done, I am going to copy you!!!!!

 

[rkaragozler]

I would love to do the same thing... So richie when you get yours done, I am going to copy you!!!!!

LOL, you are more than welcome.

 

[thirty5]

I will put mine in the room with my sump, so will not really be a display tank, more of a grow out, i guess you can call it.

 

[NYreefNoob]

i would use sand as i dont care for bb tanks, decent flow and good lighting, and rich in nutrients for fastest growth and better coloring, since such a small tank look at the tunze 6015's

 

[rkaragozler]

Rick I am tying the zoa tank into my main display, as not to incur additional cost.

 

[NYreefNoob]

then just get a educator for the flow

 

[Imbarrie]

I think a couple par 38 LEDs would be a really cool way to go lighting this tank.

 

[NYreefNoob]

i have 2 par 38's on my sh tank and truelly dont think they produce much light, 2 of them dont really cover a 24g aquapod, if ya do decide to go led richie lmk i have a fixture you might be interested in

 

[kenconnect]

Dam Richie,
U got me thinking now.. I have a 10 doing the same thing with some nice dust in.. A zoa tank will be nice...

 

[bartmalave]

lmk when u want the pack

 

[rkaragozler]

lmk when u want the pack

I will be calling you very soon.

 

[rkaragozler]

Okay so far i have a 10 gallon tank,
for lights I will be using a led set up, Acan A102AC-24B
now as far as flow, what do you guys suggest.

 

[SIReefer]

Rich - if plumbed into your DT wouldnt you get flow from the DT via PVC w/ball valve for flow control? Where would it be - underneath by the sump?

 

[rkaragozler]

Rich - if plumbed into your DT wouldnt you get flow from the DT via PVC w/ball valve for flow control? Where would it be - underneath by the sump?

It will have its return line coming from the main pump. I was wondering if I needed any additional flow.